Remo's Muff'l Control Ring (MF-1014-00) represents a straightforward approach to drum damping for low-volume practice and recording environments. The system relies on foam rings mounted within plastic trays that grip each pad without relying on adhesive, allowing players to dial in partial dampening across tom, snare, and bass drum applications. The triple-notched retention design keeps everything stable during play.
Installation sits at the bearing edge and directly under the drum head, making adjustment and removal hassle-free when switching between dampened and open sounds. The construction suits drums at lower head tensions particularly well, where traditional damping methods can prove fiddly or less effective. Plastic trays engineered to hold foam securely mean no adhesive residue or long-term head damage—important for musicians who rotate through different muting configurations depending on session demands or venue requirements.
Features
- Triple-notched system secures foam pads without adhesive application
- Specially designed plastic trays hold foam damping material in place
- Mounts under drum head and on top of bearing edge
- Partial dampening for toms, snare, and bass drums
- Ideal for low-tension drum head setups
- Engineered for low-volume practice and controlled recording environments
- No adhesive residue or permanent head marking
- Quick removal and repositioning between playing sessions



